WCVB plans telethon Tuesday to benefit gas explosion victims

Tuesday

Dec 4, 2018 at 12:01 AM

WCVB Channel 5 will host an all-day fundraising effort on Tuesday to help raise money for those affected by the Merrimack Valley gas line disaster.

The effort is in partnership with the Essex County Community Foundation. Proceeds will help support the Greater Lawrence Disaster Relief Fund, which helps residents of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover.

The telethon will take place at WCVB studios in Needham.

Donations will support these families through the holidays and beyond, including: